Legend of the Lunar Zodia

The Twelve Beast of Guidance

The Lunar Zodia are a collection of 12 beasts that live on the moon. Ancient beings blessed by the Moon Goddess, Yueia, that watch over the Night sky. Creatures of vast wisdom that occasional visit the land to serve as guides, inspiration, teachers, and companions. However they were not always beings of a higher calling. They rose to wisdom ages ago when Yueia was lonely...

Summary

Yueia had lost a lover to death. She even appealed to the Goddess of Death , but even the Goddess could not change Death's mind. So Yueia fled to a lake and cried. In her sadness, and loss of hope the moon turned dark.

Amid the darkness a wolf emerged with his pack to console the goddess. He taught her lessons of Loyalty and Unity. Next a crane came from the reeds. She taught the goddess lessons in Freedom and Joy. Next a moth landed on the goddess' forehead. She taught her lesson in Foresight and Faith. Then came a deer from the forest. He taught lessons in Empathy and Guidance. Next came a bear from a cave. He taught the goddess lessons in Strength and Courage. Then from among the rocks a tortoise came to the goddess. She taught lessons in Patience and Wisdom. Then came the tiger from the bushes. She taught the goddess lessons in Power and Honor.Next the ram approached the goddess, He taught lessons of Resilience and Integrity. Then from the sky came an eagle. She offered the goddess lessons in Leadership and Justice. Then the spider crawl up the the goddess. He taught the goddess lessons in Creativity and Knowledge. Then came the fox from her den. She taught lessons in Honesty and Cunning. Lastly the carp surfaced from the water. He taught lessons in Intuition and Awareness.

And with the end of these lessons the sun on the horizon. With her new found knowledge the moon was it once again. To thank the 12 beasts for their guidance and the goddess blessed them as a reward. They two become one with lunar magic and join Yueia on the moon to watch the night.

Historical Basis

these 12 guardian beast can actually be seen in the night sky at times. They also actually visit being in need of guidance, inspiration and inspiration. The myh of the lunar Zodia is explained how they came to be.

Spread

The myth has been common among many people all throughout the land, and is remains a commonly known story. Also the Order of the Order of the Night Sky commonly spread the story thought Morteron.

Variations & Mutation

Surprisingly the story has remain relatively consistent. This is partly because the order of the Night Sky who spread the story all share a common storytelling. The biggest variation are usually just the amount of detail happens in each storytelling.

Related People

• Yueia: Goddess of Lunar magic

Related Organizations

• Order of the Night Sky